213 series

213 series
H6 and H8 in August 2023
Technical specifications
Manufacturer(s)	Hitachi, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kinki Sharyo, Nippon Sharyo, Tokyu Car Corporation
Type of locomotive	Electric multiple unit
Constructed	1985 – 1991
Number built	65 cars
Dimensions	787 in (20,000 mm) (end cars) × 117 in (2,966 mm) × 161 in (4,090 mm)
Gauge	3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Power supply	Pantograph
Electric system(s)	1,500 V DC
Traction system	Field system superimposed field excitation resistor control
Service information
In service	22 March 1987 – Present
Formation	2 or 3 cars per set
Number in service	54 cars
Fleet numbers	C01 – C03, C05 – C12, H1 – H14, LA01
Preservation information
Preserved	0
Number scrapped	11 cars

The 213 series is a Japanese suburban electric multiple unit operated by the Japanese National Railways and its successors since March 1987.

History

Based on the earlier 211 series sets introduced in 1986, the 213 series has been used on suburban services around the western and central areas of Japan. The 213 series has also been used on Marine Liner services. These were the last new trains introduced by the Japanese National Railways before its privatization in April 1987.

Some 211 and 213 series cars were modified into the Super Saloon Yumeji three-car Joyful Train set; the set was retired in 2010. Two-car set C04 was modified into the La Malle de Bois sightseeing train that began operation in April 2016.

Design

The 213 series' body style is very similar to the 211 series; the main difference between the 211 and 213 series cars is that the 213 series has two pairs of doors per side as opposed to three.

Specifications

Construction is of stainless steel. Each car was 20 meters long. Traction motors were resistor controlled, which was somewhat non-standard for the time due to the advent of the variable frequency drive.

References

• Wikipedia.org